Learn English – How to describe the booting sound of some electronic devices

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I'm working on a scientific novel where I need to describe the futuristic drones are initiating and booting. How do I describe that kind of sound? The sound that is similar to the sound when an auto-machinegun turns, or when a robot start moving?

Thank you!

Best Answer

If you're okay with using a little creative wording in your novel, you could describe the sound as a tintinnabulation.

a jingling or tinkling sound as if of bells

If you're looking for a mechanical sounding noise, you could use revving, whirring, or clanging.

If you're looking for a more futuristic, electronic sound, you could use blaring, bleeping or humming.

EDIT: After watching the example clip in your comment, I'm a little bit dizzy. I'm thinking I would call that sound a fitful shrill whining. But I'm not sure, it's a tough one.

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